17 shows and movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar in September, 2018

If your quest of what to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar has led you to this little corner of the interwebz, then we've got you sorted not just for the weekend but the entire month. All three platforms will be bringing some rather watch-worthy content to their audiences in September 2018 and we've done you the favour of rounding it all up. Even better news: You've got two long weekends this month. So block your calendars, stop kidding yourself about those travel plans and get busy binging. Because no matter what, you don't want to be the guy at work on a Monday who didn't catch up with that hot new show. Here are our picks for the month:

The Purge, Amazon Prime

There's another addition to The Purge franchise and obviously, you're going to want to watch it. Based on The Purge, the fictional 12-hour period where anything goes and nothing qualifies as a crime, we're guessing this one will follow the films and have a fair amount of brutal onscreen murderers. But only time will tell how it will really do. The Purge releases on Amazon Prime on September 4.

BoJack Horseman, Netflix

One of the best comedies on Netflix is back for its fifth season. BoJack Horseman centers around a humanoid horse, who is also a mini-celebrity, who just bagged a major film. His constant pursuit to remain relevant in the harsh world of 'Hollywoo' forms the plot of the show. Season 5 premiers on Netflix on September 14.

Mayans MC, Hotstar

After the successful Sons of Anarchy, Mayans MC is the next chapter in the saga. Based between California and Mexico, Mayans MC centers around EZ, a gifted son of a proud Latino family, and the hardships he undergoes in his pursuit of the American dream. This high-octane drama premiers its first season on Hotstar on September 4.

Young Sheldon, Amazon Prime

With the cancellation of The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon takes a big step out of the spinoff category. Thanks to a fairly well-received first season, expectations are high as Season 2 gears up to release on September 24, on Amazon Prime.

American Vandal, Netflix

The true crime satire is back for a second season. The show follows two investigating the most hilarious crime you can think of -- the mystery of who added laxatives to the lemonade being served in their high school cafeteria. The mastermind behind the act calls themselves -- we kid you not -- The Turd Burglar.

The Deuce (Hotstar)

With an impressive cast and talented directors, The Deuce will have you hooked. A semi-fictional drama that centers around the American porn industry in the '70s, James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal's performances in Season 1 have set the bar high for when Season 2 drops on Hotstar on September 9.

Manifest, Amazon Prime

What looks like a plane crash survival story turns into a supernatural saga. Starring Josh Dallas and Luna Blaise Boyd, Manifest's trailer suggests that it has what it takes to get you hooked. But only time will tell when it premiers on Amazon Prime on September 24.

The Good Cop (Netflix)

A father and son -- an honest cop on active duty and a former disgraced, discharged policeman -- live together. Naturally, the personal gets entangled with the professional. Needless to say, hilarity ensues.

American Horror Story: Apocalypse (Hotstar)

The eighth season of the cult-status American Horror Story, named Apocalypse, looks enticing. The show stars Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates, among others, will release on Hotstar on September 12 on Hotstar.

Lethal Weapon, Amazon Prime

An adaptation of the hit 1987 blockbuster of the same name, Lethal Weapon received rave reviews when it was first released in 2016. Moreover, the show sees the return of the Sean William Scott and frankly we cannot wait for its new season, which releases on September 25 only on Amazon Prime.

Atypical, Netflix

When a young teenager on the autism spectrum embarks on a journey to find love, it sets off a chain of events that deeply impact the people around him. This light-hearted comedy is full of life and is a great show to keep you distracted all weeked. It premieres on Netflix on September 7.

9-1-1 (Hotstar)

A look into the lives of first responders, 9-1-1 follows a set of firefighters, policemen and paramedics whose every decision could mean the difference between life and death when disaster strikes. Watch all that unfold when 9-1-1 premiers on Hotstar on September 23.

Shameless (Amazon Prime)

Dysfunctional family? Check. Sibling rivalries? Check. Single father with six children and an alcohol problem? Check and check. Oh, and believe it or not, this one's a comedy! Shameless has entertained audiences for eight long seasons. Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy's stand-out performances have been one of the key reasons. Now coming out with the next installment in the series, Shameless Season 9 premiere only on Amazon Prime on September 9.

Maniac (Netflix)

Ever since the trailer of this elaborate Netflix drama dropped, there has been quite a lot of buzz around the Emma Stone-Jonah Hill starrer. Maniac centers around a pharmaceutical trial where two people are mysteriously drawn to each other unexpectedly while they're assured of no complications. Catch all episodes on Netflix, come September 21.

The Last Ship (Amazon Prime)

Like the name, The Last Ship is literally a US Navy missile destroyer that contains a crew who are desperately finding a cure for a global pandemic. The virus has already wiped out over 80 per cent of the population and the ship is the last hope. Into its fifth season, The Last Ship is ready to premiere on Amazon Prime on September 9.

REL, Hotstar

REL centers around Lil Rel, a proud self-made man who lives by only one code: to always believe in oneself. This is put to the ultimate test when he finds out about wife's affair with his own barber. The show promises a lot of laughs and could get your addicted. REL releases on Hotstar on September 9.

Cool Kids, Hotstar

Basically a high-school drama for the 70-somethings, The Cool Kids follows three guys friends who are top dogs at a retirement community until they're challenged by a female rebel. It could very well be the next thing you're hooked onto when it releases on Hotstar on September 28.